3rd Annual USMTS Battle by the Big Blue presented by Valentino's
Beatrice Speedway in Beatrice, NE
Wednesday, August 7 — $3,000 to win
Featuring USMTS Modifieds plus Beatrice Sports Mods
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
TIMES
Pits Open 3:00 p.m.
Grandstands Open 5:00 p.m.
Drivers Meeting 6:15 p.m.
Hot laps 6:30 p.m.
Racing 7:00 p.m.
(all times Central Standard Time)
TICKETS
Adults (18+) $25
$5-Off Adult tickets available at Jet Racing, NAPA City Motor Supply, Twin Rivers Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge and Valentino' while supplies last.
Juniors (11-17) $15
Kids 10 & Under FREE
PIT PASSES
Adults (18+) $40
Juniors (11-17) $30
Kids 10 & Under FREE
Track Location:
321 Logan Ave
Beatrice, NE 68310
The Beatrice Speedway is a semi-banked 3/8-mile clay oval located 1.7 miles west of US 77 on US 136, then 0.3 miles south (at the Gage County Fairgrounds).
Local Lodging:
Capri Inn & Suites - (402) 228-8808
3721 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE 68310
Victorian Inn - (402) 228-5955
1903 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE 68310
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - (402) 228-7000
4005 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE 68310
Campsites are available on the fairgrounds. Cost is $15 per night, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Electrical hookups are available. Dump station is located on the grounds. To reserve a space or for more information, call (402) 223-3247.
Past Winners:
August 16, 1999 - Greg Metz
August 8, 2007 - Jason Hughes
Valentino's prepares feast for USMTS fans and racers: Located at 701 Court St. in downtown Beatrice, Valentino’s will be serving their renowned lunch buffet from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday. The first 10 buffets purchased come with a free ticket to the 3rd Annual USMTS Battle by the Big Blue presented by Valentino’s that night.
USMTS MODIFIEDS
USMTS rules apply. All drivers must draw each day prior to the drivers meeting. Qualifying will be done through heat race passing points and “B” Mains. Complete show each night. The top 12 are locked into the A-main from the heat races. Of those top 12, the top 8 will redraw. Rest of cars go to the B-Mains where the top 10-12 cars will advance. RACEceivers and AMB transponders are mandatory and available for rent. GM 604 crate engines get a 7-inch spoiler. Stamped American Racer KK704 or Hoosier G60 racing tires are permitted (mix and match ok).
PAYOUTS
Licensed – $3000, 2. $1700, 3. $1200, 4. $900, 5. $800, 6. $700, 7. $650, 8. $600, 9. $575, 10. $550, 11. $525, 12. $500, 13. $475, 14. $470, 15. $465, 16. $460, 17. $455, other starters $450 (+ lap money), non-qualifiers $100.
Non-Licensed – 1. $3000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $450, 8. $400, 9. $350, 10. $325, 11. $300, other starters $250, (+ lap money), non-qualifiers $100.
Register for a USMTS License online at usmts.com/register or call (515) 832-7944. The cost of a USMTS national license is $500 per year and applies to all USMTS events. A one-time multi-race license IS $100 and is good for two to four consecutive events in a single weekend. A one-night license is $50. There are no refunds on license purchases. Licensed driver earn higher purses and are eligible for provisionals.
ENTRY FEE
$100 by August 6 or $150 at the gate on raceday.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM
Enter early by calling (515) 832-7944 no later than August 6. Otherwise, enter at the track on race day.
CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS ONLINE ADD $10. CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS BY PHONE ADD 4% SERVICE FEE. NO FEE IF PAID BY CASH OR CHECK. NO REFUNDS.
BEATRICE SPORTS MODS
All drivers draw prior to the drivers meeting. Qualifying will be done through heat race passing points and “B” Mains. Typically, the top 12 in passing points are locked into the “A” Main. The top 4 redraw and 10 or more advance from the “B” Mains. RACEceivers and AMB transponders are mandatory and available for rent at the USMTS trailer. Beatrice Speedway weekly Sports Mod rules will be enforced (unsanctioned).
PAYOUT
1. $500, 2. $325, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $140, 7. $125, 8. $110, 9. $95, 10. $90, 11. $85, 12. $80, 13. $75, 14. $70, 15. $65, other starters $60 (+ lap money), non-qualifiers $50.
NO ENTRY FEE: Each driver gets $5 off cost of pit pass. One A-Main provisional will be awarded to the driver highest in Beatrice Speedway Sports Mod track points who fails to qualify for the A-Main. Additonal cash will be awarded to A-Main drivers from lap sponsors plus contingency awards valued at more than $1,500:
AERO Race Wheels – $80 to first yellow flag.
Bear Graphix – $100 to 22nd in “A” Main.
Beyea Custom Headers – $50 to 4th in “A” Main.
Bryke Racing – $50 to 15th in “A” Main.
BSB Manufacturing – $50 to 21st in “A” Main.
Champ Pans – $50 to 5th in “A” Main.
Deatherage Racing Opticians – $50 to random driver at pit meeting.
Edelbrock – $50 to Heat Race #3 winner.
Fast Shafts –10%-off to Heat Race #2 winner.
Gorsuch Performance Solutions – $50 to “A” Main winner.
Hooker Harness – 25%-off to 12th in “A” Main.
Mel Hambelton Racing – $50 to highest-finishing “B” Main non-qualifier(s).
MSD Performance – $100 to Heat Race #4 winner.
Penske Racing Shocks – $50 to 13th in “A” Main.
QA1 – $50 to fastest overall lap time.
Quarter Master – $100 to 9th in “A” Main.
RacerWebsite – $50 to each driver.
Rush RaceGear – $100 to hard charger in heat races + 25%-off and free gloves to “A” Main winner.
Simpson Performance Products – $50 to Heat Race #1 winner.
Summit Racing Equipment – $50 to all Sport Mod drivers.
Sweet Manufacturing – $100 to 16th in “A” Main.
Sybesma Graphics – $100 to pole starter in “A” Main.
Total Power – $50 to 11th in “A” Main.
Valentino's of Beatrice - Large pizzas delivered to victory lane.
Victory Fuel – Case of Victory Fuel to “A” Main winner.
Wehrs Machine & Racing Products – $50 to worst overall finisher.
Wilwood Racing – $100 to 7th in “A” Main.
These are product certificates and their values, unless otherwise noted.